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L855 UHR

1993 Yamaha Xj

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

13 mi
Last recorded13 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2014
Typical for 1993 Yamaha Xj33,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL855 UHR
MakeYamaha
ModelXj
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2014 13 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 13 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 43,538 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front caliper slids sightly worn. Dip beam low.

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake linkage clevis joint slightly worn (3.2.A1d)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Fail 21 Apr 2012 43,538 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front caliper slids sightly worn. Dip beam low.

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake linkage clevis joint slightly worn (3.2.A1d)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 41,522 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 41,005 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2006 38,970 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 33,770 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xj?

Based on 8,530 MOT tests across 1,095 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
965
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
1,095
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 85
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 64
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 48
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 31
reflector on motorcycle missing 28
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L855 UHR is a 1993 Yamaha Xj in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1993 Yamaha Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 33,872 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L855 UHR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 33 years old, this Yamaha Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L855 UHR registered?

L855 UHR is a 1993 Yamaha Xj, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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